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Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia  \n2. Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia  \n3. Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia  \n4. Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Malaysia  \nReceived : 2021-09-08  \nRevised : 2021-10-09  \nAccepted : 2021-11-20  \n 10.46303/ressat.2021.38  \nHow to cite this paper: Lau, S. H., Manja, M. A. Z., Mathew, V. N., Engkamat, A., Ibrahim, Z., & Anis, A. L. (2021) . Effectiveness of Online Training for Rural Entrepreneurs During a Global Pandemic. Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 6(3), 194-212.  \n[https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2021.38](https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2021.38)  \nThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license ([https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) .  \nAbstract  \nThe ability of rural entrepreneurs to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic greatly depends on their knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to support online business. In this study, online surveys were conducted to assess the readiness and acceptance of rural entrepreneurs in adopting to the pandemic using the available technologies. Data collected were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using ANOVA. Online training modules were designed based on their specific needs. Although participants indicated that their frequency and skills of using the electronic devices or applications had generally increased or improved after the training, the increment was not statistically significant (α=0 .05) . This indicated that while the participants, to some extent, benefited from the online training provided, there has not been a significant impact on them.  \nKeywords: entrepreneurs, online training, pandemic, COVID-19, skills  \nIntroduction  \nWith the advancement of digital technology and its recognized importance in a developing economy, Malaysian entrepreneurs have been encouraged to embrace the digital economy. One of the steps taken is to equip entrepreneurs, particularly those in rural areas, with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge and skills to pursue bigger opportunities in online business. Entrepreneurs' ability to capitalize on the digital economy, particularly rural entrepreneurs, greatly depends on their ability to acquire sufficient ICT knowledge to support online business. Communities in rural areas in the state of Sarawak,  \nMalaysia, face a bigger challenge compared to the urban populations as there are limited mechanisms to ensure that remote rural populations will be able to receive the same benefits due to the limited infrastructure and amenities available (Gnaniah et al., 2004; Horn & Rennie, 2018) . While the development of digital infrastructure is aggressively planned and implemented as part of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy, awareness, knowledge, and skills to support its usage may still be lacking among the rural entrepreneurs.  \nOne of many projects proposed in 2019 to complement the Sarawak government's efforts was to identify the problems and obstacles faced by rural entrepreneurs in the Samarahan Division of Sarawak; devise and provide ICT training module relevant to the needs of the entrepreneurs. The project's main activities were to engage with rural entrepreneurs through training programs organized at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) campus. 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